Looking for a stock removal seminar

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'cacci

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I'd like to spend 1 to 5 days with a known maker in a "lab" setting. Naturally, I want someone who can teach as well as do. I am willing to pay. I've made 50 or so straights and folders, and I want to get to the next level (in quality as well as time spent). Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Jerry Marcacci
 
The North Carolina Custom Knifemakers Guild. offers classes at Montgomery county Community Collage in Troy NC. Here is a link to the class schedule. The Basic knife-making class with Travis Daniel may be exactly what your looking for. You do not have to be a member of the guild to attend these classes.
These classes will cut years off the learning curve. As a Bonus usually Phillip and Barry Jones of Jones Bro's Knives are usually present at most classes. They assist the instructor and also have allot of knowledge to share. I hope this helps.
http://www.ncknifeguild.org/North_Carolina_Custom_Knifemake/Classes.html
 
Don't know your location but:

Ed Caffrey teaches a variety of classes and does forging and stock removal both on fixed blades and folders.

Ed is an EXCELLENT teacher as well as an established and experienced maker, and just a fun and good guy all around to hang out with.

Here's a link with some info.

http://www.caffreyknives.net/classes.html
 
The GA Knifemakers guild is a great way to learn as well.
 
My location is south central Illinois. The distance that I would travel would depend on the the quality of the seminar. I would consider traveling to Utah, however, if S R Johnson called (LOL).
I'm a little reluctant to consider those who focus on smithing, since my interest is not as great in that area.

Thanks for all your responses.
 
I would look up RW Wilson he is up in the northen tip of West Virgina and has taught a good many very well known knive makers to hollow grind in the last 40 years.And you cant be his price,Free. Pm me if you need some more info about for him.
 
I would ID the 5 makers you like the best -style and skills wise.

- then research their websites or contact them-

see if they are interested and what their rates and availability are

and make your decisions from there.
 
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Jerry,

What is the nature of the problems you're having? What equipment are you using? What aspects of your blades are you dissatisfied with, and do you have some pictures of them?
 
I am not having any particular problems. I want to improve fit and finish. I'm starting to concentrate on lockbacks and I'd like to shorten that learning curve. Knifemakers seem to be so much more innovative than I have been, so far. You all seem to have tricks and tools to "lighten the load". I want to learn them.
 
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I would ID the 5 makers you like the best style and skills wise.

- then research their websites or contact them-

see if they are interested and what their rates and availability are

and make your decisions from there.
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This is absolutely solid advice, I could not agree more. :)
 
'cacci said:
I am not having any particular problems. I want to improve fit and finish. I'm starting to concentrate on lockbacks and I'd like to shorten that learning curve. Knifemakers seem to be so much more innovative than I have been, so far. You all seem to have tricks and tools to "lighten the load". I want to learn them.
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I like the tips, tricks and jigs Nick Wheeler posted in that big WIP thread, but unless he held any back, it's all out there for free.
 
Since I'm in the same state. My plan is to contact the great Nick Wheeler and offer to wash his vehicles, sweep his shop and pick up dog crap. If that doesn't work, I'll just beg him and hope he finally gives in.
:D
 
How did I miss that follow-up??? You had me at "pick up dog crap"!!!! ;) :D

Things are really in the air right now but maybe we can figure something out after the shop gets moved :)
 
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